Over the past “Lenten” season I decided to give up meat, and cheese completely for forty days. I remember heading into the market one day and seeing a delicious vat of pesto sauce at the deli counter. I asked the girl if there was cheese in pesto. She said no, but to my dismay there was! Had I tried this recipe THEN my craving for Pesto would have been subsided in ample time.
I decided this evening to whip up a quick “dairy-free” pesto pasta dish. It literally takes less than 15 minutes to make!
What you need:
3 garlic cloves, chopped coarsely
1 cup of Fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup of Roasted Pine Nuts(pignoli)
1/2 cup of chopped parsley
1/4-1/3 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons of White Miso
*optional ingredients-
Trader Joe’s Chicken-Less Strips
Pasta of your choice.
What to do:
Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until a smooth paste is formed. Store in an air-tight container
Cook your pasta until tender. drain.
Sautee the chicken-less strips over a bit of oil. Put pasta, and chicken in a mixing bowl. Add Pesto to your desired taste.
It’s fast, easy, delicious and completely Dairy Free!
As always, If you have tried this recipe we would LOVE to hear your feedback.
Happy Eating!